Canada will face the United Arab Emirates in the 20th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, February 13, starting at 3:00 PM.
Canada endured a rough start, going down heavily to South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Monday. They leaked 213 and could only reply with 156/8.
The UAE’s campaign began with a defeat to New Zealand. A composed half-century from Muhammad Waseem pushed them to 173/6 while batting first, but the Kiwis easily got to the target in 15.2, finishing with all wickets intact.
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is anticipated to offer a true batting paradise, with the wicket expected to favour the batters. The short boundaries only add to the challenge for the bowlers, making it a high-scoring venue. When setting a target, accumulating over 200 runs will be crucial for a competitive total.
CAN vs UAE Match Details
| Fixture | CAN vs UAE: 20th Match,T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 13th, 2026 (Friday) |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Ground | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
CAN vs UAE head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | CAN | UAE |
| 1 | 0 | 1 |
CAN vs UAE Probable Best Performers
CAN vs UAE Key batter to watch out for:Muhammad Waseem
Muhammad Waseem played a stellar knock in the first encounter against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Despite the challenging bowling attack, the UAE captain stood firm, ending with an unbeaten 66* off 45 balls. He’ll be eager to take charge once more on Friday.
Key bowler to watch out for: Ansh Patel
Ansh Patel’s impressive spell with the ball was a bright moment for Canada in their defeat to South Africa. The left-arm spinner bagged three wickets, conceding only 31 runs. Patel will be essential in the middle overs for Canada, where his skills will be put to the test.
CAN vs UAE Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Canada may hold the edge as the favorites for this encounter, but the UAE’s experience could make them formidable. Even though Canada lost to South Africa, they showcased the qualities of a team to watch out for.
CAN vs UAE Probable XIs
Canada (CAN): Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Shreyas Movva (WK), Harsh Thaker, Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Dilon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskarandeep Singh, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Aryansh Sharma (WK), Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid Khan.